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Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation

Preselected recipients only Holland, Michigan · EIN 382190330

Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation is a private foundation in Holland, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $496,000 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.

13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.4 million78$1.1 million
2024$496,00039$400,975

How to apply

Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan22$286,500
Virginia2$32,500
Montana1$30,000
Tennessee1$25,000
California2$20,000
Colorado1$20,000
Florida1$15,000
Maryland1$15,000
Missouri1$15,000
District of Columbia3$12,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 39 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ywam Montana
Lakeside, MT
Operating support$30,000
Words of Hope
Grand Rapids, MI
Operating support$25,000
Protect Life Michigan
Lansing, MI
Operating support$25,000
Spiritual Care Consultants of West Mi
Battle Creek, MI
Operating support$25,000
Mission Eurasia
Franklin, TN
Operating support$25,000
Prison Fellowship Ministries
Merrifield, VA
Operating support$25,000
70 X 7 Life Recovery
Holland, MI
Operating support$20,000
Resthaven
Holland, MI
Operating support$20,000
Kid's Food Basket
Grand Rapids, MI
Operating support$20,000
Compassionate Heart Ministries
Zeeland, MI
Operating support$20,000
Summit Ministries
Manitou Springs, CO
Operating support$20,000
Gateways to Better Education
Lake Forest, CA
Operating support$15,000
Starlight Ministries
Hudsonville, MI
Operating support$15,000
Women's Rights Without Frontiers
Towson, MD
Operating support$15,000
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity
Holland, MI
Operating support$15,000
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Orlando, FL
Operating support$15,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kansas City, MO
Operating support$15,000
Door International
Zeeland, MI
Operating support$15,000
Russell Kirk Center
Mecosta, MI
Operating support$15,000
Action Institute
Grand Rapis, MI
Operating support$15,000
Center for Military Readiness
Livonia, MI
Operating support$10,000
Afterword Music Ministry
Grand Rapids, MI
Operating support$10,000
Evergreen Commons
Holland, MI
Operating support$10,000
Joan Nicole Prince Home
Scotia, NY
Operating support$10,000
Center for Urban Renewal & Education
Washington, DC
Operating support$10,000
Kids Hope USA
Zeeland, MI
Operating support$7,500
Cure International
Grand Rapids, MI
Operating support$7,500
Young America's Foundation
Reston, VA
Operating support$7,500
American Heart Association
Dallas, TX
Operating support$5,000
Bible League
Crete, IL
Operating support$5,000
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Midland, MI
Operating support$5,000
Alternatives Pregnancy Care Center
Sacramento, CA
Operating support$5,000
Luke Society Inc
Sioux Falls, SD
Operating support$5,000
Grand Haven Christian Schools
Grand Haven, MI
Operating support$2,500
Van Raalte Farms
Holland, MI
Operating support$2,000
Special Olympics of Michigan
Jenison, MI
Operating support$1,000
14th Street Christian Reformed Church
Holland, MI
Operating support$1,000
Americans United for Life
Washington, DC
Operatng support$1,000
Landscape Architecture Foundation
Washington, DC
Operating support$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation give?

$496,000 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Elsa D Prince Broekhuizen (President), Erik D Prince (Director), Emilie Wierda (Director) and Eileen Ellens (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.

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